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Bangladesh Air Force chief visits defence facilities in Germany, attends Czech conference

Talks focus on armed drones, counter-drone technology and electronic warfare

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:17 pm

Cyclone Arnab forms over Bay, to cross India on Wednesday as very severe storm

Bangladesh may see light rain over two days as maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 2

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:49 pm

Former Japanese PM Fukuda, known for strengthening ties with China, dies at 90

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for strengthening ties between Japan and China but who struggled to manage affairs in a divided Diet during his one-year stint through September 2008, has died, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Monday. He was 90

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:36 pm

Who will win the Ballon d'Or this time?

A new winner could emerge on Tuesday as the 2026 Ballon d

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:34 pm

Officials from Makkah pact countries to meet Iranian officials on Monday, two sources say

Talks come amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and escalating regional conflict

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:21 pm

Trump says Canada trade deal coming soon

President Trump said at a Michigan rally that Canada was willing to give us anything, as the White House eased some tariffs following a request from Senator Susan Collins

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 12:06 pm

Nepal earns USD 39 million from electricity exports to India in one month

Guwahati: Nepal earned approximately USD 39 million from electricity exports to India between mid-September and mid-October, as cross-border power supplies recovered following disruptions caused by flash floods in August, according to a local media report. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha said electricity exports had rebounded during the period after the floods [] The post Nepal earns USD 39 million from electricity exports to India in one month appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 26 Oct 2026 11:29 am

Mohakhali-Kishoreganj bus services resume after owners settle dispute

250 buses grounded over dispute on replacing old vehicles

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 11:19 am

Mbappe hits 100 for Real, but Clasico victory means more

The French forward hit a brace to bring up his century for Los Blancos across all competitions since joining in 2024.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 10:50 am

Chinas Communist Party elite hold key talks on governance

Few details from the closed-door gathering, held under tight security, will be made known until it concludes on October 29, 2026, but the timing of the meeting is crucial

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 10:08 am

Emergency services say 83 injured, 7 seriously, in bus crash near Barcelona

Spanish news agency EFE said the bus had veered off a narrow, winding road and fallen down a 20-metre (65-foot) embankment

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 8:17 am

Mourinho offers Real a blueprint to beat Barca

Time and again, Mourinho's side moved the ball with urgency and precision in their own half to escape Barcelona's pressing.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 8:10 am

Inter snatch Serie A summit, depleted Bayern return to the top, Rennes soar in Ligue 1

It was a weekend of dramatic shifts, emotional triumphs, and late chaos across Europe's top leagues as the race for domestic supremacy intensified. In Italy, Inter Milan pulled off a spectacular stoppage-time heist to reclaim the Serie A summit, matching the resilience of a depleted Bayern Munich side that returned to the top of the Bundesliga despite the hospitalisation of head coach Vincent Kompany. Meanwhile, in France, Rennes capitalised on a tense, red-card marred draw between Monaco and Lille to vault to the top of Ligue 1, capping off a breathless round of football.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 4:06 am

Mbappe reigns supreme at Camp Nou as Real clinch Clasico win

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 3:35 am

Maternity blind spot in Bangladesh cricket

When former Bangladesh pacer Suraiya Azmin emailed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on May 9 to request paid maternity leave, she received no response.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:23 am

'We haven't been good enough': Carrick unsure over Man Utd future after Bournemouth loss

Michael Carrick said he will do what is best for Manchester United after a 3-0 demolition by Bournemouth plunged his future as manager into doubt on Sunday.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 11:40 pm

Anti-terror case filed over attack on police in Gopalganj, 7 arrested

Procession 'in support of AL' left 2 officers injured, police vehicle vandalised

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 10:12 pm

Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt Israel election, says 'don't test us'

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has focused heavily on hawkish national security statements in the final days of the campaign

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 10:10 pm

BSEC warns Dhaka bourse against indiscriminate probes

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has been advised to ensure specific, information-driven surveillance so that market monitoring does not create panic among investors.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 9:55 pm

Man Utd battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink

Manchester United slumped further into crisis with a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday that plunged Michael Carrick's future as manager into doubt.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 9:43 pm

3 get life for gang-raping woman on moving bus in Tangail

Victim also robbed of gold earrings, iPhone and cash

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 9:36 pm

Two Indian-American candidates face key U.S. midterm races as early voting begins

Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya are contesting key races that are crucial for Democrats to flip the U.S. House in the midterm elections on November 3

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

'After Maghrib, I learned I was rested': Ashraful blindsided by BCB axe before West Indies series

Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Ashraful spent Saturday morning in the trenches, meticulously supervising national team practice at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium and drawing up batting blueprints for the impending Mirpur Test against West Indies on October 28. By nightfall, he was out of a job, at least one with the national team.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 8:52 pm

Websites remain vulnerable despite cyber warnings

Govt, private organisations yet to confirm security fixes as PHP flaw disrupts online services

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

3 injured in suspected leopard attack along Lalmonirhat border

Big cat suspected to have crossed into Bangladesh from India; BGB, police and locals surrounded the animal in a paddy field

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

Family held at gunpoint as robbers loot Noakhali home

Family tells police the robbers wore military-style uniforms

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:53 pm

Double delights for Imran and Shirin

Sprinters Imranur Rahman and Shirin Akter completed their campaigns on a high note, winning gold medals in their respective 200m sprints on the concluding day of the Koko 18th National Summer Athletics Championships at the National Stadium on Sunday.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:52 pm

Indian art maestro Jogen Chowdhury dies at 87

Faridpur-born painter, known for his distinctive modernist style, had been battling a rare blood cancer

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

Dhaka court sentences IPLE Distribution Network proprietor to 6 months in cheque dishonour case

Shihab Mahmud Bashir was also fined Tk 5 lakh

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:40 pm

Four new textbooks approved for Classes 4 and 6 for 2027

NCCC clears books on culture, sports, technical education and wellbeing, subject to revisions

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:35 pm

Brazil votes in tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake

Flvio Bolsonaro bested Mr. Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round of the election earlier this month, although more than 33 million voters out of nearly 160 million did not turn out

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 7:07 pm

Four arrested in connection with two rape cases in Netrokona

Three face allegations of gang-raping a 19-year-old woman in Kendua, while another man was arrested in a separate case

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:52 pm

Thakurgaon-1 by-polls: Jamaat alleges administration not acting impartially, seeks army deployment

Party submits nine allegations to CEC, demands action against code violations

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:39 pm

Litton trains in the nets without discomfort

Litton Das slogged a ball pitching outside leg stump, sending it flying from the Academy ground nets to near the Media Block -- a trademark shot played with utter ease.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:14 pm

Palli Sanchay Bank deposits Tk 60 crore dividend in govt treasury

Palli Sanchay Bank has deposited Tk 60 crore in dividends declared in favour of the government for the period up to the 2023-24 fiscal year into the government treasury.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:07 pm

CU bans unauthorised drones on campus

Drone operators must obtain prior permission from proctor

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 5:58 pm

Donald Trump says Audi to invest $4.2 billion in its first U.S. auto plant

Audi confirmed the investment in a release, saying the plant would create about 4,500 jobs

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 5:09 pm

Courtois ruled out of tonight's El Classico

Real Madrid will be without Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 5:08 pm

Bangladesh Railway: A strategic opportunity for greener, more competitive transport

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its economic development. As the country seeks to diversify exports, attract investment, reduce logistics costs and strengthen regional trade, Bangladesh Railway deserves renewed strategic attention. An efficient railway system can do much more than transport passengers. It can reduce road congestion, improve freight efficiency, lower transport costs and support a greener, more competitive economy

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:56 pm

5 more die with measles-like symptoms in a day

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,227 this year

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:48 pm

7 more die of dengue, record 2,249 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 384 this year

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:44 pm

BRAC Bank to issue country

The three-year zero-coupon paper targets 7.5% return

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:17 pm

Youth gets 7-day remand over Facebook

Police say Abu Bokor Siddique made the Facebook remark about a bus used during the prime minister

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:01 pm

Transport owners

250 buses grounded amid dispute over replacement of old vehicles

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 3:58 pm

Hamza, Farhaan to miss SAFF opener, confirms Dooley

Bangladesh will be without Hamza Choudhury and Farhaan Ali Wahid for their opening match of the SAFF Championship against Bhutan on November 5.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 3:53 pm

Newly formed committee to meet Sajek protesters tomorrow

Road blockade enters fourth day, halting vehicular movement to Sajek Valley

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 3:16 pm

Carrick and Co brace for sacking season: Who could be the first Premier League boss to go?

November and December account for almost a third of all in-season managerial departures across the Premier League's 34 completed seasons.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 3:00 pm

Tongi madrasa teacher denied bail over alleged sexual abuse of 7-year-old student

A Gazipur court today rejected the bail petition of Moslem Uddin, the vice-principal of a madrasa in Tongi, over allegations of sexually harassing and molesting a seven-year-old student

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 2:41 pm

Farooki dismisses separation rumours, calls it

Filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has dismissed reports of a separation from his wife, actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha, calling the claims baseless and saying he has no interest in engaging with them.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 2:34 pm

Flick wary of Real threat ahead of Clasico

The players have recovered and they're ready for this game, Flick said at his pre-match press conference.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 2:19 pm

Mourinho feels

Hansi Flick's Barca have won back-to-back La Liga titles and lead the top flight, in which they are unbeaten, while Mourinho arrived this summer after Madrid went two seasons without a major trophy.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 2:08 pm

Migrants' platform seeks diplomatic accountability over Saudi executions of 2 Bangladesh

Human chain outside Jatiya Press Club follows October 14 executions in Makkah, carried out without prior notice to Dhaka

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 1:44 pm

Video: India slams Pakistan at United Nations

United Nations: India strongly hit back at Pakistans attempts at the UN to paint a propagandist picture of New Delhi, saying Islamabads Form 47 government can dare not override instructions from the countrys real rulers, the Pakistani military. Form 47 is an official election document in Pakistan that records the provisional, consolidated results of voting Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Oct 2026 1:16 pm

Sayeedi case complainant buried under tight police security after earlier obstruction

Manik Posari buried around 2am after his grave was re-dug following obstruction

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 12:22 pm

2 killed in 'mob beating' over suspected auto-rickshaw theft in Rangpur

Locals chased the two men after a mosque loudspeaker announcement about the alleged theft

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 12:15 pm

Rangpur farmers turn to organic fertiliser to boost soil fertility

Facing chemical fertiliser shortages and declining soil health, farmers across five northern districts are now producing, trading organic alternatives

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

Perfect Barca face Mourinho

Hansi Flick

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 10:12 am

Arteta hails mentality as Arsenal go level with Man City

Mikel Arteta praised the mentality of centre-backs Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes after they both scored in a 2-0 win that took Arsenal level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 9:15 am

More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger

Sunday's runoff will determine whether Brazil remains one of Latin America's few leftist nations or joins a regional swing to the right championed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has not openly endorsed the son of his ally

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 9:03 am